Polls

What information do you need to update?

Online profile

Photos

Union status

Email address

Contact information

Minor’s work permit

I have multiple items to update

All my information is current

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Which part of being a Background Actor do you find the most confusing?

How to find jobs

What to do once I’ve been cast

The terminology

How to access my online profile

When to upload new photos

I’m a pro at all of it

How to register at a Talent Onboarding session

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How often do you add photos to your online profile?

At least every month

When my look changes

If I get new wardrobe or looks to add

I’ve never added photos to my profile

I need to claim or log in to my profile first

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Which aspect of production are you interested in learning more about?

How to be a professional Background Actor

The basics of how movies and TV shows are made

All the different crew members Background Actors work with

The history of Hollywood and the entertainment industry

How to prepare my wardrobe, hair, and makeup for set

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Which of these areas are you going to work on to become a successful Background Actor?

Carefully reading my details

Arriving to set on time

Becoming more familiar with production terms

Paying attention and following directions on set

I’m going to do it all to show I’m a professional

I haven’t been booked yet

I need to register with Central Casting

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What types of camera equipment do you encounter most on set?

Handheld

Stabilizer

Dolly

Crane/jib

A mix of all of them

I haven’t been on set yet

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Have you updated all your information with Central Casting?

Yes, everything is current and I’m ready to get on set

I need to update my profile

I need to check that my email and mailing address are correct

I need to update my SAG-AFTRA status

My minor’s permit needs to be updated

I’m not registered yet

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How confident are you in creating period looks?

I can put together a look from any era

I feel like I can handle most decades

Maybe one or two period looks

My look is too modern

I’m not sure, but willing to learn

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What are you going to do to stand out to Casting Directors?

Thoroughly read job posts

Show up to set on time and ready to work

Have the correct wardrobe ready for set

Be present and professional on set

Attend a Virtual Visiting session

I’m going to register first!

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Is your minor eligible to be booked by Central Casting?

Yes, everything is up to date

Yes, but I need to claim my minor’s profile

No, I need to update a work permit or take training

I’m still not sure

I need to register my minor first

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Which type of Central Casting message do you receive most often?

Avail check

First avail

Follow up message

Details message

I need to register with Central Casting before I can receive messages

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